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OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA. 95965
July 07, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION 3:30 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM
AGENDA
PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION
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4. By Phone: Telephone: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 968 7031 9529 Passcode: 67684553 To Provide Comment to the Council:
1. Attend the meeting in person
2. Send an Email by 2:00 PM the day before the meeting to [email protected]. All comments emailed will be provided to the Council Members for their consideration.
If you would like to address the Council at this meeting, you are requested to complete the blue speaker request form (located on the wall by the agendas) and hand it to the City Clerk, who is seated on the right of the Council Chamber. The form assists the Clerk with minute taking and assists the Mayor or presiding chair in conducting an orderly meeting. Providing personal information on the form is voluntary. For scheduled agenda items, please submit the form prior to the conclusion of the staff presentation for that item. Council has established time limitations of three (3) minutes per speaker on all items and an overall time limit of thirty minutes for non-agenda items.
If more than 10 speaker cards are submitted for an item, the time limitation would be reduced to one and a half (1.5) minutes per speaker for that item. If more than 15 speaker cards are submitted for non-agenda items, the first 15 speakers will be randomly selected to speak at the beginning of the meeting, with the remaining speakers given an opportunity at the end. (California Government Code §54954.3(b)).
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the Council is prohibited from taking action except for a brief response from the Council or staff to statements or questions relating to a non-agenda item.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members: Chuck Reynolds, Scott Thomson, Tracy Johnstone, Janet Goodson, Shawn Webber, Vice Mayor Eric Smith, Mayor David Pittman
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the Council will meet with the Personnel Officer to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluations. Position Title: Department Heads and Contract Employees.
2. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Council will meet with Labor Negotiators and City Attorney to discuss labor negotiations for the following represented groups: All Units.
3. The City Council will meet for a Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d): (two (2) cases).
4. The City Council will meet to confer regarding Real Property Negotiations under Government Code § 54956.8:
1. Property: 225 Chuck Yeager Way, Oroville, CA 95965 Agency Negotiator(s): Brian Ring, City Administrator, David Ritchie, Asst. City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: All current Ground Lease Tenants. Under Negotiation: price, terms of payment.
2. Property: 012-061-001; 012-061-009; 012-061-010; 012-061-018 Negotiator(s): Brian Ring, City Administrator, David Ritchie, Asst. City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: Pioneer Collision Center. Under Negotiation: price.
OPEN SESSION
1. Announcement from Closed Session
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Corrections/Changes to the Agenda
4. Recusals
5. Adoption of Agenda
RULES OF DECORUM
The Oroville City Council welcomes the public to its meetings and encourages and appreciates public engagement. The City Council expects members of the public to act in a courteous, civil, and respectful manner, and not make personal, slanderous, or profane remarks to any member of the Council, staff, or the general public. The City Council will not tolerate loud, threatening, personal, or abusive language, or disorderly conduct, which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of City Council meetings. Violation of these rules of decorum will result in the meeting being recessed.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time to address the Council about any item not listed on the agenda. If you wish to address the Council on an item listed on the agenda, please follow the directions listed above.
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REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
1. Council Announcements and Reports
2. Administration Reports
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items 1 – 5 are adopted in one action by the Council. Items that are removed will be discussed and voted on immediately after adoption of consent calendar items.
1. UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
The City Council shall consider updates to the job description of Director of Public Works to Director of Public Work/City Engineer, incorporating City Engineer duties.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT THE UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER (FORMERLY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS).
2. PURCHASE OF PATROL MOTORCYCLE IN LIEU OF PATROL VEHICLE The City Council shall consider Oroville Police Department’s request to remove one previously approved new patrol vehicle purchase in lieu of a patrol motorcycle. The motorcycle, (motors), will be put into service as a traffic unit and operated by a fully qualified motors officer. This exchange of vehicles will result in an approximate $50,000 in savings and offers greater opportunities for both the City and the Police Department.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED –
1. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1), 2026 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE PATROL MOTORCYCLE; AND
2. REDUCE THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) NEW FORD EXPLORER SUV’S TO FOUR (4) FORD EXPLORER SUV’S.
3. FORECLOSURE OF 22 E GRAND AVENUE
The City Council shall consider authorizing the Director of Business Assistance and Housing Development the authority to obtain title to 22 E Grand Avenue by either initiating foreclosure proceedings or negotiating the execution of a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure (APN 031-140-018).
ACTION REQUESTED –
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9466 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO NECESSARY TO SECURE THE CITY’S INTEREST EITHER BY
INITIATING AND COMPLETING FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS, OR BY SECURING A DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22 EAST GRAND AVENUE, OROVILLE (APN 031-140-018).
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4. ADOPTION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT COST RECOVERY ORDINANCE
The City Council shall consider adopting Ordinance No. 1897 establishing a Fire Department cost recovery program for certain non-emergency, preventable, or negligent incidents. The intent of this program is to help keep emergency resources available and ready for true emergencies, while still ensuring that anyone in need feels comfortable calling 911 when thy believe help is required.
ACTION REQUESTED –
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1897 ADDING CHAPTER 8.06 ESTABLISHING FIRE
DEPARTMENT COST RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN NON-EMERGENCY, PREVENTABLE, OR NEGLIGENT INCIDENTS.
5. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 16, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The City Council shall consider approving the June 6, 2026 City Council regular meeting minutes.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE MINUTES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
6. PLACEMENT OF SOLID WASTE LIENS ON THE 2026-27 PROPERTY TAX ROLL The City Council shall consider the placement of solid waste liens from Recology on the 2026-27 property tax roll.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9467– A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING DIRECT ASSESSMENT FOR DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE LIENS ON THE 2026- 2027 PROPERTY TAX ROLL AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO EXECUTE THE PROPOSITION 218 CERTIFICATION OF TAX BILL LEVY.
7. UPDATE ON AIRPORT AND FBO OPERATIONS
The City Council shall receive a brief update from the Airport Manager and FBO Operator on operations from FY 2025 / 2026.
ACTION REQUESTED -
ACCEPT FOR INFORMATION.
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8. OPPORTUNITY ZONE 2.0 RECOMMENDATION TO NOMINATE CENSUS TRACTS 28, 30-1, 30-2, 32, 37, & 25 FOR FEDERAL DESIGNATION
The City Council shall consider approving an application recommending eligible census tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0 (OZ 2.0) Designation.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
APPROVE AN APPLICATION RECOMMENDING CENSUS TRACTS 28, 30-1, 30-2, 32, 37, AND 25 FOR DESIGNATION; AND
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9468.
Adopt Resolution 9468
9. CONTRACT WITH UNITED BUILDING CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE PIONEER MUSEUM
ROOF AND HVAC REPAIR PROJECTS
The City Council shall consider awarding a Construction Contract (Agreement No. 3590) to United Building Contractors, Inc. of Chico for construction of repairs to the roof and HVAC system for the Pioneer Museum.
ACTION REQUESTED -
AWARD THE PROJECT CONTRACT (A-3590) TO UBC INC.; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN.
10. APPROVAL OF FINAL 2026 SPEED ZONE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY The City Council shall consider approving the final for the 2026 Speed Zone Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) performed by Wood Rodgers, Inc. of Roseville CA.
ACTION REQUESTED –
APPROVE FINAL REPORT.
11. REAPPOINTMENT OF CHRIS LOGUE TO THE HOUSING LOAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE The City Council shall consider reappointing Chris Logue to the Housing Loan Advisory Committee with a term expiring on July 6, 2028.
ACTION REQUESTED –
REAPPOINT CHRIS LOGUE TO THE HOUSING LOAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE WITH A TERM EXPIRING ON JULY 6, 2028.
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12. APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH VELASQUEZ TO THE OROVILLE PARK COMMISSION The City Council shall consider appointing Joseph Velasquez to serve on the Oroville Park Commission with a term expiring July 6, 2031.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPOINT JOSEPH VELASQUEZ TO SERVE ON THE OROVILLE PARK COMMISSION WITH A TERM OF JULY 7, 2026 – JULY 6, 2031.
13. APPOINTMENT OF ROSANA ROSALES ARRAS TO THE CITIZEN’S OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE (MEASURE U)
The City Council shall consider appointing Rosana Rosales Arras to the Citizen’s Oversight Committee (Measure U). This individual comes as a recommendation from the Executive Committee. It is requested that she be appointed for a term of July 7, 2026- July 7, 2028.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPOINT ROSANA ROSALES ARRAS TO THE CITIZEN’S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (MEASURE U) WITH A TERM OF JULY 7, 2026 THROUGH JULY 7, 2028.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Public Hearing Procedure is as follows:
- Mayor or Chairperson opens the public hearing and staff will present the item and answer Council questions.
- The hearing is opened for public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. In the event of more than ten (10) speakers, time will be limited to one and a half (1.5) minutes.
Under Government Code 54954.3, the time for each presentation may be limited. - Speakers are requested to provide a speaker card to the City Clerk - Public comment session is closed and then the Council will debate and take action - Those wishing to speak at the public hearings below, but unable to attend before 5pm, may request that the council consider holding the public hearing after 5pm by emailing [email protected] or calling 530-538-2535. Please submit request 24 hours before the meeting.
- Individuals may email comments for council consideration to [email protected]
14. 5:00PM - FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
The City Council shall conduct a public hearing and may consider the adoption of the fiscal year 2026/27 Appropriations Limit.
ACTION(S) REQUESTED -
ADOPT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF OROVILLE FOR THE 2026/27 FISCAL YEAR; AND
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 9469 - A RESOLUTION OF THE OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL SETTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (PROPOSITION 4) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27.
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15. 5:00PM - FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET
The City Council shall receive the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget for review.
ACTION REQUESTED -
APPROVE THE CITY’S 2026/27 ANNUAL WORKING BUDGET.
16. 5:20PM AMENDMENT TO OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 13.04.040 – SEWER
CONNECTION CHARGES
The City Council shall hear an introduction of an ordinance amending Section 13.04.040 of the Oroville Municipal Code to update the methodology used to calculate sewer connection charges for residential development. The proposed amendment codifies equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) factors previously approved by the City Council on June 4, 2024, as part of the City's wastewater rate study and Proposition 218 rate adjustment process. The amendment is administrative in nature and does not modify sewer connection fee amounts established by the City's Master Fee Schedule.
ACTION REQUESTED -
INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
13.04.040 OF THE OROVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SEWER CONNECTION
CHARGE CALCULATIONS AND SCHEDULE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION AT A SUBSEQUENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – HEARING OF NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time to address the Council about any item not listed on the agenda. If you wish to address the Council on an item listed on the agenda, please follow the directions listed above.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Future Agenda Items
2. Correspondence
i. June 2026 Housing and Business Assistance Monthly Report ii. OSCIA Cowhand Fundraiser Correspondence
iii. June 2026 City Clerk Department Monthly Report
iv. June 2026 City of Oroville Fire Department Monthly Report July 07, 2026~3:30 PM Oroville City Council Meeting Agenda Page 8 of 8
ADJOURN THE MEETING
The meeting will be adjourned. A regular meeting of the Oroville City Council will be held on July 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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